Swahili
fataki
fa-TA-ki
How to say it
Swahilifatakifa-TA-kisoon
Englishfirecrackersoon
Frenchfeu d'artificesoon
Meaning
a small explosive charge that produces a loud bang and bright light, a firecracker or firework.
Good to know
also used in older usage for a percussion cap or an electrical fuse.
Examples
- Watoto walicheza fataki wakati wa sherehe.The children set off firecrackers during the celebration.
- Je, fataki ni salama kwa watoto wadogo?Are fireworks safe for young children?
- Hawakuruhusiwa kuwasha fataki mjini.They were not allowed to light fireworks in town.
- Sauti ya fataki ilisikika usiku wote.The sound of firecrackers was heard all night.
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